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Saturday, December 22, 2012

Unnecessary
possessions are unnecessary burdens. There is great freedom in
simplicity of living. - Peace Pilgrim

I've been
thinking about this a lot lately. What with being ill so much it seems
I'm either cleaning something or sleeping...not doing the things I want
to do (when I do feel good) because I feel like I need to be cleaning or
organizing or something "productive"....well that has been going on for
about 4ish years now, and I'M TIRED.....So my New Years resolution this
year will be to simplify my home and life therefore giving me more time
and space to do the things I want to do....I'm going to need lots of
encouragement...you see I am a.....PackRat of sorts...I have a hard time
just throwing things away I most go through everything I fear getting
rid of something I really need...I think it's from moving so many times
in my life...Heck this home(the one I share with Hubby Joseph)
is the longest length of time I've ever lived somewhere(6 1/3
years).....I've lived out of boxes, never bothering to unpack
everything...this is a really BIG habit to break. And I love a Flea
Market/Thrift Store/ Yard Sale, I come by this naturally...My
relationship with my father (he was a verbal/physical abuser) was a
rough/tough one (to put it mildly) but when we when flea marketed/yard
sold etc he was respectful and nice..and sometime even fun...This is the
reason(I am sure) that I really don't see me giving it up
completely...But I'm going to have to be much "stricter" with
myself...You know two things out for each one thing you bring
in........Don't get me wrong when I say I am a PackRat I'm not saying
that they are going to be film an episode of hoarders at my home...it is
a crowded lived in home not DIRTY/FILTHY...there IS a difference...it's
not like I keep old used hankies/fingernail clipping/newspapers up to
the ceiling/ 20 cats(heck I don't have one cat...Hubby is allergic)
etc.......BUT we do have an awful lot of stuff in our home.....And
besides being a Packrat...I am also a bit of a everything in it's place
kinda gal...How do those two coexist you ask...ummm they don't and the
not knowing where things are is driving me ape crap crazy............So
to recap, New Year's resolution simplify my home so I can enjoy my art
and reading...or heck taking a good nap without feeling guilty about
it...and asking you guys to help me by encouraging....Not just in
January/ February all year long, I am realistic I know it will take me
awhile to get it back the way I want it (the migraine force me to the
dark room to often to think this will be a quick thing I can
fix)....after all this isn't a tv show where a dozen or so people and a
professional organizer are coming to help...nope just little ole me and
maybe I can get an OCD friend or two to help occasionally..that would be
great...and maybe just maybe the hubby..since after all it's not all
mine.....Here's to a better New Year filled with hope and better health,
God Willing

About Me

I'm 37 mom of three...two teens and a fur baby. I'm also married. I love paper crafts, scrapping, card making. I also love love love Disney and Jim Shore. This is my first blog, so any tips on how to make it better are appreciated. Thanks for stopping by :O)